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• There are only two times of day. Dusk and Night.

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• Monsters take on many forms. Most of them seem to congregate near the water, or sewers, and in dark, remote, places. Nighttime is the most dangerous, but they can be seen during normal dusk hours as well.

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• The "taint" can affect anyone of any age. The affected will eventually lose their sense of self and humanity - turning into a monster themselves. The more a person gives in to their dark desires, and uses the power[s] granted to them by the taint, the quicker they turn. Thus far there is no known cure.

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• Abilities of the tainted vary widely. Some examples include:

  • ability to manipulate elements (fire, water, earth, etc)

  • ability to influence luck/fortune (bless or curse another)

  • morphing of a body part(s) into other shapes (ex. claws, tentacles, etc)

  • limited clairvoyance/telepathy or other "sixth senses"

  • inhuman speed/strength/sight/etc

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• There is rising tension among the Tainted and the "untouched" who do not fully understand and fear those affected.

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• Many of the Tainted work in difficult jobs, fairing the seas as fishermen or adventurers seeking a cause for their plight (or a cure), and working at night to keep city perimeters clear - among other things.

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• More powerful, intelligent, monsters are able to take on the form of humans - though their means of doing so, and the effectiveness of this, may vary. Some are able to shape-shift, though this is quite rare, while others simply inhabit the bodies of their victims until they wear out. The length of time that a monster may inhabit a host body also varies - from days, to weeks, to months and, in extremely rare cases, years.

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• In this world, very little is what it truly appears to be at first glance. Crime runs rampant behind closed doors. Murder is at an all time high. Fragile alliances make for plenty of opportunity for broken promises and betrayal. Be careful who you trust.

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